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PODCAST

Shocked & Applaud

Lydia, Naomi, and Jen

Shocked and Applaud is a Podcast devoted to an in-depth scene-by-scene analysis (spoilers) of some of the strangest film that is worth a double take. With hosts Naomi McQuade and Lydia Malcolm, co-hosted and produced by Jen McQuade. Movie facts and artwork by Sean Hall.

tv & film film reviews

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55:01

Willow Part 1: Daikinis In The Stream (Prophesied...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/06/08

June 2021's episode is Ron Howard's "Willow"! We'll start a cold serving of how old Jen must feel for seeing this in the theaters, followed by some tasty Sean Fact snacks, then dig right into the main beefcake that is Warwick Davis.We'll have so much fun in this first part that we don't even leave Willow's village! Apologies to those of you who actually wanted plot this week.Jen's recommendations this week:Never A Straight Answer Podcast: The WendigoHush

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53:55

The Thirteenth Warrior Part 3: A Banderas of Merry Men

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/05/25

Our warriors get wet underneath the thunder cliffs of insanity. Ahmed prayerfully prepares for battle with Brother Boss Bear. We discuss why the lack of fantasy in the themes (kind of?) works.Plus our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's Recommendations This Week:On Second Watch: How Sean Bean Would Have Died in Batman Nostaljunk Podcast: Top Horror Movies of 1981 Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with

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56:10

The Thirteenth Warrior Part 2: The People Eating...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/05/18

Somehow, we cover a lot more plot than we expected!We'll take you all the way from the first encounter with the "Eaters of the Dead" (roll original credits!) to the discovery that people is bears is people! Stick around as we discuss the anglo-infatuation with making your enemies less than human! An Antonio that totally forgets the love of his life for a hot blonde chick who gives him boiled cow's urine for his battle scars! And a Völva (no lie) that tells the future!Jen's

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56:18

The Thirteenth Warrior Part 1: Arabian Knights

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/05/11

May's episode is 1999's "The Thirteenth Warrior"! This film was specially picked from cohost of Shocked Talk, Maddie.Join us as we run through some quick Sean Facts about this box-office flop, discuss where a movie should start (AT THE BEGINNING!), and try not to gag over the use of a communal cleansing bowl.Super Media Bros: Mortal KombatFor Nerds By Nerds: Deadpool Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become

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77:48

The Last Starfighter Part 3: Upping Our Gland Game

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/04/27

Do you like space ice-cream, Doc?We finally finish the plot walkthrough, but it takes 45 minutes to get through three pages of notes! Naomi discusses her gyro chair adventure as an unaccompanied minor. We gush over Beta a billionty times. Plus, our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's recommendations for this week:All 80's Movie Podcast: SplashVerbal Diorama: Dirty DancingHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an

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27:17

Shocked Talk: The Fifth Element

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/04/23

We're a little late getting this episode of Shocked Talk out, but it was worth it!Sean and Maddie cover the language-learning program Muzzy, correct us on the name of their pets and add some awesome sauce science to the science of women's sauce!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the show

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50:57

The Last Starfighter Part 2: Son of Space Colonel...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/04/20

We're in a plot blackhole! After reaching Rylos station, we enter a Jean Luc Picard Convention led by Colonel Adolf Sanders. Back home, Beta bakes his bones with heavy breathing, under brother Louis' batch of bawdy Playboys. Xur has a pity party over who can say 'fire'. And, Centauri is assassinated (OR IS HE?!) by fishes.Jen's recommendations for this week:Your Next Favorite Movie: The Lost BoysShoot the Flick: Fight ClubHave some feedback for us? Email us at

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52:56

The Last Starfighter Part 1: Trouble in Star River City

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/04/13

You've been recruited to join us for April's episode, 1984's "The Last Starfighter"! We'll spend a few moments discussing our history with the film and some production notes from Sean Facts. Then, we'll blast off into plot, all the way up to Alex and Centauri's landing on the Starfighter base.There are plenty of laughs along the way as we dream about the Millennial must-have life that Alex is so quick to abandon, dig at the movies this one parodies, and relate

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48:34

The Fifth Element Part 4: Bzzzzzt!

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/03/30

FINALLY! The conclusion to our four-part review of 1997's "The Fifth Element" is here, and this one is filled to the brim with laughter.Join us as we finish the plot, discuss Leeloo's O Face, and bring numerous insights into the production with our shocked and applaudable moments.Jen's recommendations for this week:Collateral Cinema: Hot Tub Time MachineShoot the Flick: Mad Max 2: The Road WarriorHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit

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57:17

The Fifth Element Part 3: Multi-Passing Out From Fatigue

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/03/23

Leeloo Dalas, multipass!Our heroes catch a shuttle to Fhloston Paradise. We gush over Chris Tucker's Ruby Rod. We ask ourselves if we'd start by putting our hands in a bullet wound when someone says four archaic items are within them. And we're still not done talking about this fan-favorite film! There's one more part left, so be sure to come back for part 4 next week!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become

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59:09

The Fifth Element Part 2: Definitely Too Thirsty

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/03/16

New York! The f*!# you state!Join us as we kick our plot walk through into full gear! We'll tackle the inconsistencies of Leeloo's dirty hands, a cab chase scene that makes Alexa quite angry, a visit to Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg's corporate overlord tower of asplosions, and finally land at Corbin's apartment visits from frenemies old and new. Jen's recommendations for this week:On Second Watch: The Matrix - DonateThe Movie Cellar: M is for Madmax, Mallrats or the Matrix -

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58:25

The Fifth Element Part 1: Steampunk Goomba Duck...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/03/09

March 2021's episode is 1997's "The Fifth Element"!We have FOUR HOURS of review to get through on this movie, so have your multipass ready, it's going to be a looooooong flight!In this part, we'll discuss how we first came to this movie, some quick Sean facts, and begin the plot walkthrough, to the introduction of Corbin Dallas and the Mangalores.Jen's recommendations for this week:On Second Watch: The Fifth ElementThe Sci-Fi Wise Guys: Cyborg XHave some feedback

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29:33

Shocked Talk: Cats

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/03/02

Sean and Maddie fill you in on some additional "Cats" facts! Learn more about the PBS video release, hear some of the history behind the Uncanny Valley, and listen to alternate recordings of "Memory".Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the show

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60:39

Cats Part 3: Cat Scratch Fever Dream

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/02/16

We rate the rest of the songs, question the magical abilities of Macavity, and reveal our shocked and applaudable moments! Jen's recommendations for this week:I Think We're Doing It: She Had No ArmsNopeville: Tour of the Nightmare RealmHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the show

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53:30

Cats Part 2: Thanks for the Meowmaries

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/02/09

This week, we'll cover everything from Bustopher Jones to Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat; discuss Old Deuteronomy's previous performer Ken Page; and how out of place the new song, "Beautiful Ghosts" is in comparison to the rest of the score.Jen's recommendations for this week: 90s Court: Showgirls Vs StripteaseInvasion of the Remake: RabidHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with

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32:32

Shocked Talk: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/02/05

Join Sean and Maddie as they give corrections, provide more details about Powell's books in Portland and entertain you with extra HHGG details for Douglas Adams fans.Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the show

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55:35

Cats Part 1: Domo Ari Gatto

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/02/02

February's Episode is 2019's "Cats"! It's the newest movie we've reviewed so far, and we've got plenty of fun facts, trash talk, and singing to ensure you get everything you need out of the movie without ever having to watch it! This week, we'll cover everything up to the Rum Tum Tugger.Jen's recommendations for this week:That Song From That Movie: The Songs of PinocchioEven the Score: The Blaxploitation GenreHave some feedback for us? Email us at

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58:26

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Part 3: Nothing...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/01/26

Jen shares Stephen Fry and Douglas' Adams link to Apple Computers. Arthur nearly gets his brain removed by some cheeky mice. We learn the original name for Slartybartfast ... sort of? And of course, our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's Recommendations for this week:Cinema Recall: Phantom of the ParadiseCollateral Cinema: Mulholland Dr.Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and

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62:37

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Part 2: And...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/01/19

We're introduced to the crew of the Heart of Gold, including Marvin the Paranoid Android. The crew makes a detour to meet Humma Kavula. And we're almost to Magrathea!Jen's Recommendations for this week:Midnight Movie Night: "Miami Connection"I Drink Your Podcast: "Frank"Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the

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62:23

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Part 1: 5%...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/01/12

The world's about to be destroyed, but there's no use getting all annoyed! January 2021's episode is 2005's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Join us as we discuss how we were introduced to the ever-expanding universe of author Douglas Adams and begin to explore the plot of one of our all-time favorite science fiction films, all the way to the improbable rescue of Ford and Arthur by the Heart of Gold. Jen's Recommendations for This Week:Best Film Ever:

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